Yetter Coleman LLP is thrilled to announce that 36 of our attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 Best Lawyers® listings, earning a total of 69 individual honors across The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.
Celebrating New Honorees
We are particularly proud of the six attorneys who have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® for the first time this year, and would like to extend a special congratulations to them. They are:
The Best Lawyers in America®:
- Chris Johnson: Appellate Practice and Intellectual Property Litigation
- Katie Tipper-McWhorter: Trusts and Estates Litigation
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®:
- Alexander R. Ades: Commercial Litigation
- David Gutierrez: Commercial Litigation
- Henry J. Humphreys: Commercial Litigation
- Julia C. Risley: Commercial Litigation
Comprehensive List of Recognitions
Beyond our first-time honorees, many of our attorneys have continued to be recognized this year for their outstanding work, with several earning honors in additional practice areas. Here is a comprehensive list of all of our attorneys recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for 2026:
The Best Lawyers in America® (2026 Edition)
- Jeffrey A. Andrews (Recognized since 2015): Intellectual Property Litigation, Patent Litigation and Patent Law
- Jamie Aycock (Recognized since 2023): Commercial Litigation and Bankruptcy Litigation
- Bryce Callahan (Recognized since 2024): Commercial Litigation
- Dori Kornfeld Goldman (Recognized since 2021): Appellate Practice
- Natalie Alfaro Gonzales (Recognized since 2025): Intellectual Property Litigation, Patent Law and Trade Secrets Law
- Christopher R. Johnson: Appellate Practice and Intellectual Property Litigation
- Tracy N. LeRoy (Recognized since 2010): Commercial Litigation, Energy Law, First Amendment Litigation, Insurance Litigation and Labor and Employment Litigation
- Grant B. Martinez (Recognized since 2025): Appellate Practice
- Wynn McCloskey (Recognized since 2025): Commercial Litigation
- Timothy S. McConn (Recognized since 2025): Commercial Litigation and Energy Law
- Connie H. Pfeiffer (Recognized since 2015): Appellate Practice
- Jane Ray (Recognized since 2025): Commercial Litigation
- Reid Simpson (Recognized since 2022): Appellate Practice and Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
- Reagan W. Simpson (Recognized since 2005): Appellate Practice, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Energy Law and Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
- Katie Tipper-McWhorter: Trusts and Estates Litigation
- Christian J. Ward (Recognized since 2013): Appellate Practice
- Robert D. Woods (Recognized since 2025): Commercial Litigation
- Paul Yetter (Recognized since 2008): Appellate Practice, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Antitrust Litigation, Intellectual Property Litigation and Securities Litigation
- James E. Zucker (Recognized since 2022): Commercial Litigation
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America (2026 Edition)
- Alexander R. Ades: Commercial Litigation
- Alishan Alibhai (Recognized since 2024): Commercial Litigation
- Susanna Rychlak Allen (Recognized since 2024): Commercial Litigation and Antitrust Litigation
- Kay Dannenmaier (Recognized since 2024): Antitrust Law, Commercial Litigation and Antitrust Litigation
- Wyatt J. Dowling (Recognized since 2021): Antitrust Litigation
- Amy C. Farish (Recognized since 2021): Commercial Litigation
- Bonnie Cantwell Fraase (Recognized since 2024): Commercial Litigation, Energy Law and Oil and Gas Law
- David Gutierrez: Commercial Litigation
- Lily E. Hann (Recognized since 2025): Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation
- Henry J. Humphreys: Commercial Litigation
- Andrew T. Ingram (Recognized since 2024): Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation
- Daniel N. Nightingale (Recognized since 2024): Appellate Practice
- Shayna Goldblatt Proler (Recognized since 2024): Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation
- Julia C. Risley: Commercial Litigation
- Justin S. Rowinsky (Recognized since 2021): Commercial Litigation, Energy Law and Oil and Gas Law
- Luke A. Schamel (Recognized since 2025): Commercial Litigation and Antitrust Litigation
- Shannon N. Smith (Recognized since 2024): Commercial Litigation and Energy Law
Best Lawyers® recognition is based on rigorous peer review, making these honors particularly meaningful. We’re grateful for the confidence our colleagues have shown in our attorneys and remain committed to delivering exceptional legal representation for our clients.